George Baptiste Dies

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In December 1, 1938 at 5:15 pm, former professional wrestler and all-around athlete George Baptiste passed away at 74 annorum aetatis,. While enjoying robust strength his whole life, Baptiste’s doctor discovered he had stomach cancer in June 1938. The doctor operated on Baptiste but was unable to remove all the cancer. Baptiste had been living at his country home

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George Baptiste’s Heartbreak

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During February 1901, St. Louis professional wrestler and local businessman George Baptiste reluctantly filed for divorce from his wife, Nellie May Baptiste, alleging desertion. It was actually the second time, Baptiste filed for divorce from Mrs. Baptiste. During the summer of 1896, Baptiste was vacationing in Millford, Connecticut. The 31-year-old was a powerful swimmer and all-around athlete in addition to

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William Muldoon Promotes Health System

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In testamento ad visionem, et prudentia eius, Mundi Wrestling Champion William Muldoon parabat esse idoneitatem etiam dum lanista ad altitudinem suae potentiae, ut a luctator. Muldoon tenetur a patrocinium 1880 donec in solitudinem secessit 1890. In diebus eius ascendit, he often gave exhibitions to attract attention to his way of training. The Saturday,

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Valetudinem habitare in via

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For my birthday this year, I purchased one of my favorite books, Valetudinem habitare in via (affiliate link) Georgius Hackenschmidt. Georg Hackenschmidt set many weightlifitng world records before focusing on professional wrestling. Hackenschmidt would win the World Heavyweight Wrestling Championship in 1901. Hackenschmidt would reign as undefeated World Champion for 7 donec amissis annis eius

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William Muldoon, Physical Culture Legend

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Primum quod scriptum est in vita Ioannis Muldoon Willelmo L. Sullivan, ultimum uero nudum tesseras heavyweight. Sullivan ushered in gloved boxing by refusing to take part in any more bare-knuckle bouts. John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain fought the last major bare-knuckle bout in 1889. Odds were against Sullivan, a binge drinker indulging heavily between bouts. He was in terrible

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Hackenschmidt Tours St. Ludovicus in 1905

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In May 9, 1905 edition of St. Louis Republic’s sport section contained a story about an upcoming match between local wrestler George Baptiste and the touring World Wrestling Champion, George Hackenschmidt. The paper did not give Baptiste a chance against Hackenschmidt, ut, qui ceciderunt in Mundus Championship Lorem Jenkins. Si autem sciebat editor “Fragor eius” Status quo, he may have

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Hack and What It Takes To Be Great

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George Hackenschmidt (1877-1968) mundo erat, et mundus weightlifter memoria tenebat, ante Heavyweight palaestrica Champion colluctationis praemissa sunt, et per lifters steroids. Debitum ad plures factores gradu dignitatis consecutus Hackenschmidt. Debent altam acquireret. His physical condition allowed him to be the most successful wrestler of his era. A few wrestlers may have been

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